-11.9 C
Ottawa
Monday, January 26, 2026

Crystal Faberg Egg Crafted for Russian Royalty Shatters Record and Sells for $30.2 Million

Date:

The Winter Egg by Faberge is displayed at Christie’s auction rooms in London on Nov. 27, 2025. Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP PhotoLONDON—A rare crystal and diamond Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before it was toppled by revolution shattered records Tuesday as it sold at auction for 22.9 million pounds ($30.2 million).The Winter Egg, which was compared to the iconic Mona Lisa, was just one of seven of the opulent ovoids remaining in private hands, Christie’s London auction house said.

spot_imgspot_imgspot_img

Share post:

More like this
Related

UK Launches Major North Sea Offshore Wind Plan With Europe

British Energy Secretary Ed Miliband during a visit to...

US Treasury Secretary Says Canada Cant Become Opening for Cheap Chinese Goods

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attends the 56th annual...

Carney to Address Australias Parliament in March

Prime Minister Mark Carney takes part in a bilateral...

Travel Delays Expected as Toronto Clears Mountains of Weekend Snow

A person rides an electric scooter though downtown Toronto...